Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport

VEAT / IXA

Agartala, IN

Last Updated
Apr 24, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
5 kt
180°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEAT 240830Z 18005KT 5000 HZ SCT018 SCT025 35/26 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,846 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,546 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,800 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,800 ft, scattered at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 35°C (95°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Haze. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
294 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,705 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEAT 240500Z 2406/2415 18008KT 5000 HZ SCT018 SCT025 TEMPO 2410/2414 TS SCT018 FEW030CB SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:57Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
10:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAT
05
23 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
0 ft 0 ft UNK
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
18/36 7,500 ft 148 ft ASP 184°
5.0 kt 0.3 kt
4° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEAT

6,329 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
26.4%
IFR
62.5%
LIFR
11.1%

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 73.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 36°C with an average of 25.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 29.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.7%
N
19.3%
S
11.7%
W
7.1%
NE
4.8%
NW
13%
SE
3.1%
SW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 9°C to 36°C
9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,329 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEAT
IATA Code: IXA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Agartala
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.886999°
Longitude: 91.240402°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport

Overview

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport serves Agartala, the capital of Tripura state in northeastern India. Located at 46 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, connecting this northeastern state with other parts of India.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate predominantly challenging instrument meteorological conditions, with 58.5% of observations indicating IFR and 13.6% LIFR conditions. Temperature variations range significantly from 9°C to 36°C, with an average of 24.7°C, suggesting potential thermal fluctuations that could impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 7500-foot asphalted runway (18/36) and another with unspecified length (05/23). Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds at an average of 4.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 32.3% of the time. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. The average crosswind is minimal (3kt for 05/23, 2kt for 18/36), providing relatively straightforward approach conditions. January, September, and October consistently offer the most favorable visual flight conditions for operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.